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KMU 340K

1971 MG B

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2021
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

95,279 mi
Last recorded95,279 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2020
Typical for 1971 MG B35,468 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKMU 340K
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1971
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2020 95,279 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2019 95,160 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2018 94,826 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2018 94,826 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Jun 2017 94,584 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2016 94,309 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2015 94,231 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2014 93,999 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2013 93,414 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2012 92,988 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2011 92,499 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Fail 4 Jul 2011 92,499 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 9 Jun 2010 92,098 miles
Fail 26 May 2010 92,090 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 22 Jun 2009 90,797 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2008 89,724 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2008 89,724 miles

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Apr 2007 88,131 miles

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

o/s/r tyre signs of deteriation.

propshaft joints slight wear.signs of engine oil leak.general signs of corrosion underneath.

Pass 15 May 2006 87,018 miles
Fail 2 May 2006 86,990 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

How Reliable is the MG B?

Based on 191,608 MOT tests across 19,443 vehicles.

78.1%
Pass Rate
381
Miles/Year
63
Year Lifespan
19,443
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 5,224
brake binding 4,089
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 3,715
Stop lamp not working 3,343
Steering rack gaiter split 2,887
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KMU 340K is a 1971 MG B in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1971 MG B models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.3% with a typical mileage of 35,468 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a MG B fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 5,224 recorded failures. If you're considering buying KMU 340K, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The MG B typically stays on UK roads for around 63 years. At 55 years old, this MG B is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was KMU 340K registered?

KMU 340K is a 1971 MG B, first registered on 1 August 1971.

Is KMU 340K safe to buy?

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